Firefighter Podcast

Returning Guest to the podcast Firefighter Charlie is a great example of someone who doesn't just "Talk the talk" but has stuck on his full fire kit (including fire boots) and walked the walk right into the Guinness world record books completing the Furthest Distance in Full Fire Kit including Fire Boots whilst carrying 22kgs of Breathing Apparatus within 24hrs. This challenge was a...

If you had to select the current hottest topic in the fire service, cancer prevention would be near the top of the list. The data and statistics are both scary and undeniable: Cancer is spreading throughout the fire service membership at an alarming rate. My guest today is Tara Cornett. Tara is a U.S. Navy Veteran, Fire Sister, and Founder/CEO of FLAME. Tara created FLAME when she realized that fi...

My guest today is Paul Combs Paul is an Illustrator, cartoonist, retired firefighter officer, instructor, author of the three books, USO volunteer entertainer, leadership advisor, and keynote speaker. you can find out more about Paul, view and purchase his work and books by visiting https://paulcombsart.com/ Get notified of each episode as soon as they come out by clicking HERE To learn more about...

Today I was lucky to speak with and acknowledge Ross Neethling who is another one of our incredible front line workers who after leaving his role as a royal marine retrained to become a qualified Veterinarian  and shares with us:- Some of the eye-opening conditions animals live in these war-torn countries What inspired him to retrain and revisit these countries again with his new skills set to try...

Kara is Firefighter/EMT and Fitness Instructor who is passionate about helping first responders (and others!) get fit, stay fit and be inspired! She was the first-ever female Lieutenant in her department and we discuss many of the realities of being a female leader in a male-dominated sector The scary statistic that 51% of LODDs (Line of duty deaths) are cardiac-related has inspired Kara to spread...

Today's guests are Laeticia Mace & Craig Reeves representing world leader in fire pump design and manufacture GODIVA who are Considered the industry-standard product in the UK and the Largest Global Sales Team in the industry. Dedicated factory resources in the following regions: North American, South America, Europe, Africa & Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Find out more by visiting t...

Ben began his military career as a royal marine joining as a teenager and in today's episode, we discuss the various aspects of the physical and mental disciplines and habits that have enabled Ben to become a successful operator and go on to develop himself in other aspects of the military which for obvious reasons we do not discuss in-depth in today's podcast. Recognizing the value and...

In this episode, Nathan and I discuss different aspects of his career and experiences in the fire brigade including. The great work of London fire brigade dealing with challenging incidents Different learning styles including his challenge with a late dyslexia diagnosis and how this affected his development charity work and overcoming fears around public speaking operational tactics different lead...

The family at William Wood Watches are long-term Brothers and sisters of the podcast. In this episode, we discuss how to be consistent and build on launching a successful, profitable and continually growing company operating in the emergency services sector as well as the wider market sector. Since our last talk with Jonny, the company ventured into the Jura Mountains of Switzerland, 1,000km above...

Today I speak with Retired Firefighter Gary Chamberlain. Gary was a career firefighter and competitive martial artist and is now a published author. Get notified of each episode as soon as they come out by clicking HERE To learn more about the podcast or become a partner of the podcast Jump over to our website by clicking HERE Follow the podcast on Facebook & Instagram A big thanks to the supp...

Firefighters as well as all front-line workers often need to put themselves in harm’s way when they go out on rescue missions.  HAIX  boots are the best on the market as an innovative and high-tech manufacturer HAIX meets the highest standards of functionality, quality, and design. Their objective is nothing less than to offer the best shoes in the world! Firefighters in the UK, Los Angeles, New Y...

My guest today is Simon Thompson Group Commander in Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue service. He had the goal to complete 44597 press up's by the 4th May 2021. 44597 is the total number of uniformed and support staff that work in the various fire and rescue services in England. The 4th of May is an important date for firefighters as it is firefighter memorial day. To complete this on average he...

My Guests today are Lewis, Caitlin, and Angie Sparling as we discuss the story of father and Husband Stewart Sparling and The Treble One Trust The Treble One Trust was named after the collar number of MND suffer, Police Sergeant Stewart Sparling and represents One life, One chance to live it, One day at a time. The charity was formed by Stewart as there is little or no funding for specialist equip...

My Guest today is Josephine Reynolds who is such an incredibly passionate, driven and free spirit who has pursued adventures that has seen her become a Firefighter / Speaker / Advocate / Author / Change Agent and today we discuss many things including FIRE WOMAN which is Josephine Reynolds' extraordinary story. For personalized copies of Fire Woman, just follow the shop link fire-woman.sumup....

My Guest today is Battalion Chief Alider Pratts, Chief of Rescue Services and Rescue Task Force Coordinator, UASI Metro-USAR Incident Command Team, NJDFS-Fire Treat TaskForce & RTF Committee Chair & Fire & Emergency Training  & Management, Consultant based in New-Jersey USA. During our chat today we talk about: Personal and professional development  Leadership  Being ready for prom...

My guests today are Sarah Hampson & Stuart Cheetham from Ruth Lee Ltd Ruth Lee Ltd is a world-leading provider of life-like manikins and training aids to rescue training experts worldwide: Fire & Rescue Services, Paramedics, Ministry of Defence, Airports, National Lifeboat Institutions & Coastguards, Offshore operators and a multitude of International Search & Rescue organizations....

My guest today is Retired New York City Fire Department Battalion Chief Dan Melia. In today's episode we discuss: His experiences from 35 years in FDNY His involvement in the tragic events of the 911 attacks Firefighter mentality and "the firefighter family" The importance of professionalism, a focus on training, giving and receiving feedback, and the "life" cost of not le...

Matt is a UK-based Professional Firefighter, father & entrepreneur. Today we discuss all things........ Health Fitness Weightlifting Performance-enhancing drugs (PED) Nutrition Setbacks Work, family, fire service, and fitness "balance"  The world of competitive Natural Bodybuilding Get notified of each episode as soon as they come out by clicking HERE If you have taken value from any...

Brent is my guest today and he represents Vintage Fire Truck & Equipment magazine who are devoted to the history and preservation of all manner of firefighting apparatus. Get notified of each episode as soon as they come out by clicking HERE If you have taken value from any of our episodes and would like to support the future growth of The Firefighters Podcast then you can do so by clicking HE...

Hayley is a Professional Coach in the area of personal development and leadership. Hayley often heard the phrase "Great minds think alike" and found herself frustrated, knowing that a different way of thinking didn't make a mind less great. From here came Hayley's mantra, "Great Minds Don't Always Think Alike", and she has used this to underpin all of her people...

Charlie Thompson is a former soldier & now operational Firefighter from Greater Manchester in the UK. He is aiming to set a Guinness World Record with the goal  Furthest Distance in Full Fire Kit including Fire Boots whilst carrying 22kgs of Breathing Apparatus within 24hrs. This challenge is also in respect and loving memory of a very close family friend Henry Jennings who sadly passed away o...

Kev Ruane has one of the most internationally far-reaching careers in the fire service I have ever heard of. I had the pleasure of becoming friends with Kev a few years ago as part of his work with the British Firefighter Challenge team. Fitness is just one of Kev's passions and today we discuss his competitive passions, his work transporting fire service vehicles and equipment to war-torn co...